JP6522237B2 - Air conditioning visualization system - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an air conditioning visualization system, and more particularly to an air conditioning visualization system for visualizing air conditioning in a space desired by a user.

Since the room temperature and the air flow controlled by the air conditioner can not be visually confirmed, it can not be confirmed whether or not the present setting is set to realize the environment desired by itself.
On the other hand, in the air conditioning unit described in Patent Document 1, the camera captures an image of the air conditioner, and the operation setting such as the wind direction, the wind speed or the operation mode set in the air conditioner is combined with the captured image to display It is displayed by. Thus, the operation setting can be visualized on the screen displayed on the display unit.

JP, 2014-190686, A

However, the air conditioning unit described in Patent Document 1 has a configuration assuming a home-use air conditioner, and the case where a plurality of air conditioners are present is not considered.
In an air conditioning system for office buildings in which a plurality of air conditioners are arranged, it is necessary to identify which air conditioner is present in the captured image.
In addition, in an air conditioning system for office buildings in which a plurality of air conditioners are arranged, the air flow is complicated by the blowing air of the adjacent air conditioners. In order to visualize such air flow, it is effective to use an image including a plurality of indoor units, but with the technology described in Patent Document 1, it is difficult to reflect the operation setting of each air conditioner The

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to make it possible to confirm the influence of an air conditioner in a space included in an imaging range even when there are a plurality of air conditioners.

  An air conditioning visualization system according to an aspect of the present invention identifies an imaging unit that captures an image, and at least one air conditioner that affects a space included in the image from a plurality of air conditioners, and the at least one air conditioner. The air conditioner setting acquisition unit may acquire an operation setting of an air conditioner, and a display unit may display a visualized image in which the influence of the at least one air conditioner on the space is visualized.

  According to one aspect of the present invention, even when there are a plurality of air conditioners, it is possible to identify the air conditioner that affects the space included in the imaging range, so to check the influence of the air conditioner in that space. Can.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram schematically showing a configuration of an air conditioning visualization system according to a first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing configurations of a user terminal and a main server in Embodiment 1. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration of a user terminal in Embodiment 1. FIG. 3 is a schematic view showing an example of a hardware configuration of a main server in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the air-conditioning visualization system which concerns on Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a schematic diagram showing an example of a synthetic picture displayed on a user terminal. It is a block diagram which shows roughly the structure of the air-conditioning visualization system which concerns on Embodiment 2 and 3. FIG. FIG. 16 is a block diagram schematically showing configurations of a user terminal and a main server in Embodiment 2. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the air-conditioning visualization system which concerns on Embodiment 2. FIG. FIG. 16 is a block diagram schematically showing configurations of a user terminal and a main server in Embodiment 3. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the air-conditioning visualization system which concerns on Embodiment 3. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the identification process of the air conditioner in Embodiment 3. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows roughly the structure of the user terminal in a modification, and a main server.

Embodiment 1
FIG. 1 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of the air conditioning visualization system 100 according to the first embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 1, the air conditioning visualization system 100 includes a user terminal 110 and a main server 130.
The air conditioning system to be visualized includes a plurality of air conditioners 150 and a controller 151. They are connected by a network.
The indoor position detection system for detecting the position of the user terminal 110 includes a position detection camera 170 and a position detection server 171. They are connected by a network.
The user terminal 110, the main server 130, the controller 151, and the position detection server 171 are connected by a network 190.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of the user terminal 110 and the main server 130. As shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 2, the user terminal 110 communicates with the display unit 111, the imaging unit 112, the user operation unit 113, the imaging range specifying unit 114, the sensor group 115, and the position detection LED 116. And a unit 117.

The display unit 111 displays various images. For example, the display unit 111 displays a visualized image indicating the visualization result. In the visualized image, the influence on the space by the air conditioner 150 that affects the space included in the image captured by the imaging unit 112 is visualized. For example, the influence on the space may be shown by at least one of a diagram, a change in color and brightness.
The imaging unit 112 captures an image. Specifically, the imaging unit 112 captures an image of a target and generates image data of the image. Here, the imaging unit 112 captures an image of a space to be visualized and generates image data of the captured image.

User operation unit 113 receives an input of an operation from the user. For example, the user operation unit 113 receives an input of information provided by the user on the captured image.
The imaging range specifying unit 114 specifies the imaging range of the image captured by the value obtained from the sensor group 115 and the terminal position information acquired from the position detection server 171.
The sensor group 115 is various sensors used by the user terminal 110. For example, in the first embodiment, sensor group 115 includes an acceleration sensor and a geomagnetic line sensor.

The position detection LED 116 is an indicator for the indoor position detection system to detect the position of the user terminal 110.
The communication unit 117 is an interface that performs communication via the network 190.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the user terminal 110. As shown in FIG.
As illustrated in FIG. 3, the user terminal 110 includes a display 501, a camera 502, an input device 503, a communication device 504 such as an NIC (Network Interface Card), various sensors 505, and a CPU (Central Processing). Processor 506, a memory 507, and an LED 508.

The display unit 111 can be realized by the processor 506 controlling the display 501. The imaging unit 112 can be realized by the processor 506 controlling the camera 502. The user operation unit 113 can be realized by the processor 506 controlling the input device 503. The imaging range specifying unit 114 can be realized by the processor 506 executing a program stored in the memory 507. The sensor group 115 can be realized by the processor 506 controlling various sensors 505. The position detection LED 116 can be realized by the processor 506 controlling the LED 508. The communication unit 117 can be realized by the processor 506 controlling the communication device 504.
The display unit 111 and the user operation unit 113 may be realized by the processor 506 controlling a touch panel in which the display 501 and the input device 503 are integrated.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main server 130 sets an air conditioner placement specifying unit 131, an air conditioning affected article specifying unit 132, an air conditioner placement input unit 133, an air conditioner data acquisition unit 134, and an air conditioner setting. An acquisition unit 135, an image synthesis unit 136, and a communication unit 137 are provided.

The air conditioner layout specification unit 131 specifies the outlet of the air conditioner 150 in the image obtained from the imaging unit 112 of the user terminal 110. Here, the air conditioner layout specification unit 131 specifies the position and the direction of the outlet of the air conditioner 150 in the image obtained from the imaging unit 112 of the user terminal 110.
The air conditioning affected article identification unit 132 receives air conditioning affected article information indicating an air conditioning affected article such as a partition or a PC from the user operation unit 113 of the user terminal 110, and based on this, an air conditioner that affects air conditioning by the air conditioner 150. Identify the location of affected objects.

The air conditioner arrangement input unit 133 receives an input of drawing information which is air conditioner arrangement information describing the position where the air conditioner 150 is arranged. For example, the drawing information is information in which the device ID for specifying the air conditioner 150 is associated with the indoor position (for example, XY coordinates) in which the air conditioner 150 specified by the device ID is disposed. . The input drawing information is stored in a storage unit (not shown).
The air conditioner data acquisition unit 134 acquires the operation setting of the air conditioner 150 of the specified device ID via the controller 151. Here, the operation setting includes, for example, start / stop, wind direction, air volume, and operation mode.

  The air conditioner setting acquisition unit 135 specifies one or more air conditioners 150 that affect the space included in the image captured by the imaging unit 112 from the plurality of air conditioners 150, and this one or more air conditioners The operation setting of the machine 150 is acquired. For example, the air conditioner setting acquisition unit 135 is based on the imaging range indicated by the imaging range information obtained from the imaging range specifying unit 114 of the user terminal 110 and the arrangement indicated by the drawing information obtained from the air conditioner arrangement input unit 133. The device ID of the air conditioner 150 in the image captured by the user terminal 110 is specified. Then, the air conditioner setting acquisition unit 135 instructs the air conditioner data acquisition unit 134 to acquire the operation setting of the air conditioner 150 corresponding to the device ID. Here, the air conditioner 150 that affects the space included in the image captured by the imaging unit 112 is the air conditioner 150 included in the image captured by the imaging unit 112.

The image combining unit 136 combines the image indicating the airflow analysis result with the image captured by the user terminal 110 to generate combined image data indicating a visualized image to be displayed on the display unit 111 of the user terminal 110. Here, the influence on the space included in the image captured by the user terminal 110 is the air flow from the air conditioner 150. Specifically, the image combining unit 136 combines the image captured by the user terminal 110 with an image that virtually indicates the influence (air flow) by the air conditioner 150 on the space included in the image. , Generate composite image data of the visualized image.
The communication unit 137 is an interface that performs communication via the network 190. For example, the communication unit 137 transmits the composite image data generated by the image combining unit 136 to the user terminal 110.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the main server 130. As shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 4, the main server 130 includes a memory 601, a processor 602, a communication device 603, and an input interface (hereinafter referred to as input I / F) 604.

  The processor 602 executes a program stored in the memory 601 by the air conditioner placement specification unit 131, the air conditioner affected object identification unit 132, the air conditioner data acquisition unit 134, the air conditioner setting acquisition unit 135, and the image combining unit 136. ,realizable. The communication unit 137 can be realized by the processor 602 controlling the communication device 603. The air conditioner layout input unit 133 can be realized by the processor 602 controlling the input I / F 604. The processor 602 may realize the air conditioner placement input unit 133 by controlling the communication device 603 instead of the input I / F 604. Further, the air conditioner may control the input device such as a keyboard. The arrangement input unit 133 may be realized. Note that the storage unit (not illustrated) can be realized by the processor 602 controlling the memory 601.

Further, a plurality of position detection cameras 170 shown in FIG. 2 are arranged in the detection target space.
The position detection server 171 detects the position detection LED 116 of the user terminal 110 by image processing based on the image from the position detection camera 170. Thus, the position detection server 171 generates position information indicating the position of the user terminal 110.
For example, the position detection LED 116 emits light with a different light emission pattern for each specific terminal. Then, the position detection server 171 identifies the light emission pattern from the image obtained from the position detection camera 170, and specifies the position of the user terminal 110 based on the camera position information registered in advance.

  In the first embodiment, a system using a camera as an indoor position detection system will be described as an example. However, the indoor position detection system is not limited to such an example, and a system that locates a wireless base station and estimates the position from radio wave intensity, radio wave arrival time, or the number of communicable base stations, It may be a system that estimates the position of the user terminal 110 from the matching with the position of the illumination device, column or window stored in advance using the captured image.

The operation of the air conditioning visualization system 100 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
The position detection operation of the user terminal 110 by the indoor position detection system is always performed.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the operation of the air conditioning visualization system 100 according to the first embodiment.
First, upon receiving an imaging operation from the user, the imaging unit 112 of the user terminal 110 operates the camera module mounted on the user terminal 110 to acquire image data (S10).

  The imaging range specifying unit 114 of the user terminal 110 acquires terminal position information indicating the position of the user terminal 110 from the position detection server 171 via the communication unit 117 at the time when the image data is acquired. Further, the imaging range specifying unit 114 acquires, from the sensor group 115, values of the acceleration sensor and the geomagnetic sensor at the time when the image data is acquired. Then, the imaging range specifying unit 114 estimates the imaging inclination in the vertical direction based on the value from the acceleration sensor, and estimates the imaging direction in the horizontal direction based on the value from the geomagnetic sensor. Then, the imaging range specifying unit 114 combines these imaging directions with the terminal position information, associates them with imaging data as imaging range information, and stores them in a storage unit (not shown) (S11).

  The display unit 111 of the user terminal 110 displays the captured image, and also displays an interface for inputting to the user the position of the air-conditioning affecting object in the image, such as a shield such as a partition or a heat source such as a PC. Then, the user operation unit 113 receives an operation of input completion from the user, associates the input information with the image data as air conditioning affected object information, and stores the information in a storage unit (not shown) (S12). For example, in the interface, the user operation unit 113 analyzes the captured image, extracts a candidate of a heat source or a shielding object, and presents it to the user. The user selects the air conditioning influential material from the extracted candidates, and specifies the type of the air conditioning influential material (for example, the heat source or the shielding material). The user operation unit 113 can also specify the position in the depth direction of the selected air-conditioning-influenced object by pattern matching with the image of the object likely to be in the office. Then, the user operation unit 113 generates air conditioning affected article information indicating the type of the air conditioning affected article and the position thereof.

The communication unit 117 of the user terminal 110 transmits the image data of the captured image, the imaging range information, and the air conditioning affected article information to the main server 130 (S13).
The air conditioning affected article identification unit 132 of the main server 130 directly stores the received air conditioning affected article information in a storage unit (not shown). In the first embodiment, the air conditioning affected article information is input from the user terminal 110 and used as it is. However, the air conditioning affected article identification unit 132 automatically identifies it by pattern matching or the like based on the image data. May be

  The air conditioner layout specification unit 131 of the main server 130 specifies the position and the orientation in the image of the outlet based on the acquired image data (S14). Specifically, the air conditioner layout specification unit 131 specifies the position and the inclination of the outlet by pattern matching with the appearance image of the air conditioner 150.

  The air conditioner setting acquisition unit 135 of the main server 130 identifies the device ID of the air conditioner 150 in the image indicated by the image data, based on the imaging range information and the drawing information acquired from the air conditioner arrangement input unit 133 ( S15). For example, the air conditioner setting acquisition unit 135 is included in the image indicated by the image data from the user terminal 110 based on the position of the user terminal 110 indicated by the imaging range information and the photographing direction in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction. The device ID of the air conditioner 150 being specified is specified. The angle of view of the image represented by the image data can be estimated by using the precondition that the surface with the air conditioner 150 (square) is a plane. Note that the angle of view may be included as metadata of the image data.

  The air conditioner setting acquisition unit 135 of the main server 130 acquires the operation setting (start / stop, wind direction, air volume, operation mode, etc.) of the air conditioner 150 corresponding to the specified device ID via the air conditioner data acquisition unit 134 To do (S16).

The image combining unit 136 of the main server 130 determines the position and the direction of the specified outlet, the wind direction and the air volume of the acquired air conditioner 150, and the position of the air-conditioning affected object transmitted from the user terminal 110 and stored Airflow analysis is performed in consideration of the interference between the blowing winds and the bending due to the shield (S17).
Here, the image combining unit 136 specifies the arrangement of the air conditioner 150 and the air conditioning affected article in the room based on, for example, the drawing information and the air conditioning affected article information, and sets the operation of the air conditioner 150 and the outlet. The airflow from the outlet of the air conditioner 150 is specified by performing known simulation from the position and the orientation of

The image combining unit 136 of the main server 130 generates combined image data (visualized image data) of a combined image (visualized image) in which the result of airflow analysis is superimposed on the image indicated by the image data (S18).
For example, the image combining unit 136 estimates the result (three-dimensional) of the above simulation from the position and the orientation of the user terminal 110 specified by the imaging range information, and the image shown by the image data from the user terminal 110 Generate a two-dimensional image corresponding to the angle of view. Then, the image combining unit 136 generates composite image data by superimposing the virtual image generated in this manner on the image indicated by the image data from the user terminal 110.
In the first embodiment, the air flow analysis result is superimposed on the image data. However, the image combining unit 136 generates an image that simulates the position of the air conditioner 150, the position of the outlet, the air conditioning influential object, and the like. The operation of superposing the result of the air flow analysis may be used.

The communication unit 137 of the main server 130 transmits the generated composite image data to the user terminal 110 (S19).
In the user terminal 110, the communication unit 117 receives the composite image data, and the composite image is displayed on the display unit 111 based on the composite image data (S20).

FIG. 6 is a schematic view showing an example of a composite image displayed on the user terminal 110. As shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 6, the composite image IM includes an air conditioner 150 and a cabinet CA as an air conditioning influential substance, and the flow of air flow from the air conditioner 150 is indicated by arrows. There is. As shown in FIG. 5, the air flow from the air conditioner 150 collides with the air flow from the opposite air conditioner 150 and flows downward, and the direction is changed by hitting the cabinet CA.

  According to the air conditioning visualization system 100 configured as described above, a user (resident) who is dissatisfied with the air conditioning environment (especially with wind) is an image of the space in the imaging unit 112 provided in the user terminal 110 The flow of the wind can be confirmed just by imaging the Then, the user can change to a desired air conditioning environment by changing the setting by the controller 151.

  Further, the air conditioning visualization system 100 performs visualization in consideration of air flow interference from a plurality of outlets and turbulence of the air flow due to a shield. That is, the air flows from the plurality of outlets are combined. For this reason, the user can confirm the flow of the wind which can not be inferred only by the direction of the outlet which can be visually observed. Furthermore, without inputting the operating condition of the air conditioner 150, the user can perform visualization that reflects the operating settings of the air conditioner 150 in the automatically captured range in detail.

  Moreover, in Embodiment 1, although the air conditioner arrangement | positioning identification part 131 specifies the outlet from the image shown by image data, the process of the air conditioner arrangement | positioning identification part 131 is not limited to such an example. For example, the air conditioner placement specification unit 131 may estimate the position of the outlet based on the imaging range information and the drawing information acquired from the air conditioner placement input unit 133. By doing so, even when the air conditioner 150 is not present in the image, it is possible to visualize the air flow by the surrounding air conditioner 150. In this case, the direction of the outlet may be a predetermined direction, or may be estimated based on the operation setting acquired by the air conditioner setting acquisition unit 135.

  In the first embodiment, the air conditioner arrangement specifying unit 131 specifies the outlet from the pattern matching between the air conditioner appearance image held in advance and the image indicated by the image data. The process in is not limited to such an example. For example, using the device ID specified by the air conditioner setting acquisition unit 135, the air conditioner arrangement specifying unit 131 changes the wind direction setting of the air conditioner 150 corresponding to the device ID, and the image data acquired at that time The location where the image shown by has changed may be identified as the outlet. By doing this, the accuracy of pattern matching can be improved.

  In addition, a plurality of LEDs may be arranged in the air conditioner 150, and the air conditioner arrangement specifying unit 131 may specify the outlet from the LED arrangement on the image. By doing this, the accuracy of pattern matching can be improved. For example, if the air conditioner 150 is an indoor unit with a four-way outlet, it is possible to accurately identify the outlet by arranging the LEDs diagonally.

  Furthermore, the air conditioner appearance image for performing pattern matching may be changed according to the model information acquired based on the device ID specified by the air conditioner setting acquisition unit 135. By doing so, the accuracy of pattern matching can be improved.

  In the first embodiment, the image synthesis unit 136 performs the air flow analysis. However, in addition to the air flow analysis, or instead of the air flow analysis, the temperature distribution around the air conditioner from the information on the suction temperature or the set temperature. May be analyzed, and the composite image may be visualized by coloring or the like. By doing so, it is possible to visualize temperature unevenness in the target space

  In the first embodiment, although the analysis result is combined with the captured image and displayed, the operation setting may be changed by an operation on the user terminal 110. For example, when the display unit 111 and the user operation unit 113 of the user terminal 110 are configured by a touch panel, the user operation unit 113 performs such an operation by moving the air flow of the displayed composite image on the touch panel. Generate a corresponding directive command. Then, the user operation unit 113 transmits the generated instruction command to the controller 151 via the communication unit 117, or transmits the generated instruction command to the controller 151 via the main server 130 so as to directly operate the air flow. You can easily change the settings.

  In the first embodiment, analysis and image synthesis are performed on the entire captured image, but the user specifies a point of important analysis by operating the user terminal 110, and analyzes only the air flow related to the specified part. Then, the analysis result may be highlighted. By doing so, information required by the user can be visualized with a small amount of calculation. In addition, the user inputs into the user operation unit 113 a request (such as hot, cold or wind) for the designated part, so that the controller 151 combines the operation settings of the air conditioner 150 in the image. From this, settings that meet the request may be automatically searched and executed. By doing so, it is possible to easily carry out the air conditioning setting in accordance with the user's request.

Embodiment 2
FIG. 7 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of the air conditioning visualization system 200 according to the second embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 7, the air conditioning visualization system 200 includes a user terminal 210 and a main server 230.
The air conditioning system to be visualized includes an air conditioner 250 and a controller 151. They are connected by a network.
The user terminal 210, the main server 230 and the controller 151 are connected by a network 190.
Here, in the second embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, the indoor position detection system is not provided.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of the user terminal 210 and the main server 230. As shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 8, the user terminal 210 includes a display unit 111, an imaging unit 112, a user operation unit 113, and a communication unit 117. Unlike the user terminal 110 in the first embodiment, the user terminal 210 in the second embodiment does not include the imaging range specifying unit 114, the sensor group 115, and the position detection LED 116.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the second embodiment, the air conditioner 250 has a device identification LED 250 a as an indicator that operates with a different light emission pattern for each device ID, unlike the first embodiment. There is.

As shown in FIG. 8, the main server 230 includes an air conditioner layout specifying unit 131, an air conditioning affected object specifying unit 132, an air conditioner data acquisition unit 134, an air conditioner setting acquisition unit 235, and an image combining unit. And a communication unit 137.
The main server 230 in the second embodiment is the same as the main server 130 in the first embodiment except that the air conditioner arrangement input unit 133 is not provided and the process performed by the air conditioner setting acquisition unit 235. It is configured.

  The air conditioner setting acquisition unit 235 identifies the device ID by identifying the light emission pattern of the device identification LED 250 a from the image represented by the image data transmitted from the user terminal 210. Then, the air conditioner setting acquisition unit 235 acquires the operation setting of the air conditioner 250 corresponding to the identified device ID.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the operation of the air conditioning visualization system 200 according to the second embodiment.
In the steps shown in FIG. 9, steps performing the same processing as the steps shown in FIG. 5 are assigned the same reference numerals as in FIG. 5, and the detailed description thereof is omitted.

The process in step S10 shown in FIG. 9 is similar to the process in step S10 shown in FIG. However, after step S10 shown in FIG. 9, the process proceeds to step S12.
The process in step S12 shown in FIG. 9 is similar to the process in step S12 shown in FIG. However, after step S12 shown in FIG. 9, the process proceeds to step S23.

In step S23, the communication unit 117 of the user terminal 210 transmits the image data of the captured image and the air conditioning affected article information to the main server 230. Then, the process proceeds to step S14.
The process in step S14 shown in FIG. 9 is similar to the process in step S14 shown in FIG. However, after step S14 shown in FIG. 9, the process proceeds to step S25.

In step S25, the air conditioner setting acquisition unit 235 identifies the device ID by identifying the light emission pattern of the device identification LED 250a from the image indicated by the image data transmitted from the user terminal 210. Then, the process proceeds to step S16.
The processes in steps S16 to S20 in FIG. 9 are the same as the processes in steps S16 to S20 in FIG.

  According to the air conditioning visualization system 200 according to the second embodiment, visualization of the air conditioning system can be realized without assuming the indoor position detection system and without performing initial setting for each property such as drawing information and the like. .

Third Embodiment
As shown in FIG. 7, the air conditioning visualization system 300 according to the third embodiment includes a user terminal 210 and a main server 330.
The air conditioning system to be visualized includes an air conditioner 150 and a controller 351. They are connected by a network. The air conditioner 150 in the third embodiment is the same as the first embodiment. On the other hand, the controller 351 controls the air conditioner 150 in accordance with an instruction from the main server 330.
The user terminal 210, the main server 330 and the controller 351 are connected by a network 190.
Here, in the third embodiment, as in the second embodiment, the indoor position detection system is not provided.

FIG. 10 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of the user terminal 210 and the main server 330. As shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 10, the user terminal 210 is configured the same as in the second embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 10, the main server 330 sets an air conditioner placement specifying unit 131, an air conditioning affected article specifying unit 132, an air conditioner placement input unit 133, an air conditioner data acquisition unit 134, and an air conditioner setting. An acquisition unit 335, an image synthesis unit 136, a communication unit 137, and an air conditioner operation control unit 338 are provided.
Main server 330 in the third embodiment is different from main server 230 in the second embodiment, except that air conditioner operation control unit 338 is further provided and the process by air conditioner setting acquisition unit 335. It is configured similarly.

  The air conditioner operation control unit 338 controls the air conditioner 150 in accordance with an instruction from the air conditioner setting acquisition unit 335. For example, the air conditioner operation control unit 338 controls the air conditioner 150 by transmitting an instruction command to the controller 351 via the communication unit 137. Here, based on the operation setting acquired by the air conditioner data acquisition unit 134, the air conditioner operation control unit 338 sequentially changes the operation settings of the plurality of air conditioners 150 so that the appearance of the air conditioner 150 changes. Let

  The air conditioner setting acquisition unit 335 sequentially controls the air conditioner 150 via the air conditioner operation control unit 338, and the image indicated by the image data sent from the user terminal 210 becomes the content after control. The device ID is identified by confirming whether the device ID is For example, the air conditioner setting acquisition unit 335 may include the air conditioner 150 included in the image according to whether a change in the operation setting instructed by the air conditioner operation control unit 338 appears in the image captured by the imaging unit 112. Identify Then, the air conditioner setting acquisition unit 335 acquires the operation setting of the air conditioner 150 corresponding to the identified device ID.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the operation of the air conditioning visualization system 300 according to the third embodiment.
In the steps shown in FIG. 11, the steps performing the same processing as the steps shown in FIG. 9 are assigned the same reference numerals as in FIG. 9, and detailed descriptions thereof will be omitted.

  The processes in steps S10 to S14 shown in FIG. 11 are the same as the processes in steps S10 to S14 shown in FIG. However, after step S14 shown in FIG. 11, the process proceeds to step S35.

In step S35, the air conditioner setting acquisition unit 335 specifies the device ID based on the image data transmitted from the user terminal 210. The details of the process in step S35 will be described with reference to FIG. Then, after the process of step S35, the process proceeds to step S16.
The processes in steps S16 to S20 in FIG. 11 are the same as the processes in steps S16 to S20 in FIG.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the identification process of the air conditioner 150 in step S35 of FIG.
Here, it is assumed that the device IDs are assigned to the plurality of air conditioners 150 in order.

First, the air conditioner setting acquisition unit 335 sets the device ID of the head of the air conditioner 150 as a target ID (S40).
Next, the air conditioner setting acquisition unit 335 acquires the wind direction setting of the air conditioner 150 via the air conditioner data acquisition unit 134 and causes the storage unit (not shown) to store the setting. The setting of the wind direction of the air conditioner 150 corresponding to the target ID is instructed to be different from the current setting (S41).

  Next, the air conditioner setting acquisition unit 335 monitors the image data acquired from the imaging unit 112 during a predetermined time (for example, one minute) necessary for changing the wind direction of the air conditioning system (S42).

  Next, the air conditioner setting acquisition unit 335 returns the wind direction setting of the air conditioner 150 corresponding to the target ID to the wind direction setting before the change stored in step S41 via the air conditioner operation control unit 338 (S43).

  Then, based on the monitoring result in step S42, the air conditioner setting acquisition unit 335 determines whether the change in the image indicated by the image data matches the change in the wind direction setting (S44). If they match (YES in S44), the process proceeds to step S45, and if they do not match (NO in S44), the process proceeds to step S46.

  In step S45, the air conditioner setting acquisition unit 335 specifies the target ID as the device ID of the air conditioner 150 in the image. Then, the process proceeds to step S46.

  In step S46, the air conditioner setting acquisition unit 335 determines whether the target ID has reached the final value of the device ID. If the final value has been reached (YES in S46), the process ends, and if the final value has not been reached (NO in S46), the process proceeds to step S47.

  In step S47, the air conditioner setting acquisition unit 335 changes the target ID to the next device ID. Then, the process returns to step S41.

  According to the air conditioning visualization system 300 according to the third embodiment, a device is further added to the air conditioner 150 without performing the initial setting for each property such as the drawing information without assuming the indoor position detection system. The visualization of the air conditioning system can be realized.

In the first to third embodiments described above, the air conditioner setting acquisition units 135 to 335 specify the device ID of the air conditioner in the image using the indoor position detection system or the like, and acquire the operation setting from the air conditioning system However, the process performed by the air conditioner setting acquisition units 135 to 335 is not limited to such an example.
For example, as shown in FIG. 13, when the air conditioner 450 includes the operation setting LED 450 a that is an indicator that emits light with a different light emission pattern according to the operation setting, the air conditioner setting acquisition unit 435 emits the light Driving settings can be obtained from patterns. By doing so, it is possible to visualize the air conditioning system without using the indoor position detection system and without preparing a communication means with the air conditioning system. Although FIG. 13 shows the user terminal 210 and the main server 430 based on the second or third embodiment, such a modification may be applied to the first embodiment.

According to the embodiment described above, even when there are a plurality of air conditioners, it is possible to specify the air conditioner that affects the space included in the imaging range, so the operating condition of the air conditioning in that space can be specified. It can confirm by visualization image.
In the embodiment described above, since the outlet of the air conditioner that affects the space included in the image captured by the imaging unit can be specified from the image captured by the imaging unit, the air flow can be obtained. Analysis can easily be performed.
Further, since the influence of the air flow from the plurality of outlets can be analyzed, the influence of the air conditioner on the space in the image can be checked more accurately.

  In the embodiment described above, since it is possible to specify the position of the air conditioning affected article that affects the air conditioning by the air conditioner, it is possible to confirm the air flow influenced by the air conditioning affected article.

When the plurality of air conditioners have an indicator for identifying each of them, it is possible to more accurately and easily identify the air conditioner in the image.
Furthermore, if the operation setting can be identified by the indicator, the operation setting of the target air conditioner can be acquired without performing communication with the air conditioning system.

  In the embodiment described above, the air conditioner in the image is easily facilitated by the imaging range of the image captured by the imaging unit and the air conditioner arrangement information indicating the position where each of the plurality of air conditioners is installed. Can be identified.

  By acquiring the operation setting of the air conditioner via the controller of the air conditioner, it is possible to easily check the air flow or the like according to the operation setting of the air conditioner.

  By changing the operation setting of a plurality of air conditioners and checking whether the change is reflected in the image captured by the imaging unit, it is possible to easily identify the air conditioner in the image.

  In addition, by virtually combining the temperature distribution of the space in the image with the image captured by the imaging unit, it is possible to easily confirm the user's sensation temperature.

  The user can easily confirm the influence of the air conditioner by combining the image captured by the imaging unit with the image that virtually represents the influence of the air conditioner.

  100, 200, 300 air conditioning visualization system, 110, 210 user terminal, 111 display unit, 112 imaging unit, 113 user operation unit, 114 imaging range specifying unit, 115 sensor group, 116 position detection LED, 117 communication unit, 130, 230, 330, 430 main server, 131 air conditioner placement specification part, 132 air conditioning affected article identification part, 133 air conditioner placement input part, 134 air conditioner data acquisition part, 135, 235, 335, 435 air conditioner setting acquisition part, 136 Image composition unit, 137 communication unit, 338 air conditioner operation control unit, 150, 250, 450 air conditioner, 250a LED for device identification, 450a operation setting LED, 151, 351 controller, 170 position detection camera, 171 position detection server , 190 Network.

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An imaging unit that captures an image;
An air conditioner setting acquisition unit that specifies at least one air conditioner that affects a space included in the image from a plurality of air conditioners, and acquires operation settings of the at least one air conditioner;
A display unit that displays a visualized image obtained by visualizing the influence of the at least one air conditioner on the space. The air conditioning visualization system according to claim 1, wherein the air conditioner setting acquisition unit specifies an air conditioner included in the image captured by the imaging unit as an air conditioner that affects the space. . The air conditioner further includes an air conditioner arrangement specifying unit that specifies an outlet of an air conditioner included in the image captured by the imaging unit.
The air conditioning visualization system according to claim 2, wherein the influence on the space is an air flow from the specified outlet. When the image captured by the imaging unit includes a plurality of outlets,
The air-conditioning visualization system according to claim 3, wherein the influence on the space is that air flows from the plurality of outlets are combined. An air conditioner arrangement specifying unit that specifies an outlet of an air conditioner included in the image captured by the imaging unit;
The air-conditioner affected object identification unit that identifies the position of the air-conditioning object that affects the air conditioning by the air conditioner included in the image captured by the imaging unit.
The air conditioning visualization system according to claim 2, wherein the influence on the space is an air flow from the specified outlet affected by the air conditioning influential substance. The plurality of air conditioners have a first indicator for identifying each of the plurality of air conditioners;
The air conditioner setting acquisition unit is characterized in that an air conditioner included in the image captured by the imaging unit is identified by a first indicator included in the image captured by the imaging unit. The air conditioning visualization system according to any one of claims 2 to 5. The plurality of air conditioners have a second indicator for identifying an operating setting,
The air conditioner setting acquisition unit is configured to acquire the operation setting of the air conditioner included in the image captured by the imaging unit by the second indicator included in the image captured by the imaging unit. The air conditioning visualization system according to any one of claims 2 to 6, which is characterized by the above. An imaging range specifying unit that specifies an imaging range of an image captured by the imaging unit;
A storage unit storing air conditioner arrangement information indicating a position at which each of the plurality of air conditioners is installed;
The air conditioner setting acquisition unit specifies an air conditioner included in the imaging range specified by the imaging range specifying unit as an air conditioner that affects the space based on the air conditioner arrangement information. The air conditioning visualization system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The system further includes an air conditioner data acquisition unit that acquires operation settings of each of the plurality of air conditioners via controllers of the plurality of air conditioners,
The said air conditioning machine setting acquisition part acquires the driving | operation setting of the air conditioning machine which influences the said space by instruct | indicating to the said air conditioning machine data acquisition part. It is characterized by the above-mentioned. Air conditioning visualization system as described. An air conditioner data acquisition unit for acquiring operation settings of each of the plurality of air conditioners via controllers of the plurality of air conditioners;
And an air conditioner operation control unit configured to control an operation setting of each of the plurality of air conditioners by instructing the controller.
The air conditioner operation control unit sequentially changes the operation settings of the plurality of air conditioners so that the appearances of the plurality of air conditioners change based on the operation settings acquired by the air conditioner data acquisition unit. The air conditioner setting acquisition unit is characterized by specifying an air conditioner that affects a space included in the image according to whether or not the change appears in the image captured by the imaging unit. The air-conditioning visualization system according to any one of Items 2 to 5. The air conditioning visualization system according to claim 1, wherein the influence on the space is a temperature distribution of the space by the at least one air conditioner. The imaging apparatus may further include a combining unit configured to generate the visualized image by combining an image virtually representing the influence of the at least one air conditioner on the space by the image captured by the imaging unit. The air-conditioning visualization system according to any one of claims 1 to 11.

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